July 15, 2026
TN State News
John Rose discusses Tennessee’s future during Grainger County visit
RUTLEDGE - Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John Rose brought his Tennessee True Tour to Grainger County on Monday evening, meeting with residents at SunFresh Produce and sharing his vision for the state’s future.
1 child killed and 1 person injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
A child is dead and another person wounded after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call, authorities say.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.
Former Loudon County pastor pleads guilty after misappropriating more than $332K
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in a guilty plea by Nicholas Rains, the former pastor of Canvas Fellowship Church in Lenoir City.
THP receives fifth accreditation award
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proud to announce that the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been awarded its Fifth Accreditation Award by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP).
Taking Care of Business
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have also bestowed non-LGBTQ titles on it that advocates on both sides view as counterprogramming.
Tennessee sees dramatic drop in 2026 Memorial Day traffic fatalities
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, and assisted 454 motorists on state roadways.